Management Accountant

Management Accountant l Edinburgh l 35k l

Change Recruitment Group are supporting the recruitment of a Management Accountant in Edinburgh with hybrid working.

Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, you will provide comprehensive day-to-day support in financial management, focusing on the preparation of management accounts and associated financial reports. If you are interested in a position that offers a unique opportunity to contribute to process improvements and efficiency in financial management services, then we’d love to hear from you.

The package:

• A salary of circa 35k
• Generous leave allowance
• Market leading pension
• Study support
• Hybrid working

Your responsibilities will include:

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts
• Assist in preparing and presenting financial reporting packs for the board and other forums
• Monitor and reconcile suspense, control accounts, and balance sheet accounts
• Prepare monthly journal entries, including accruals and prepayments
• Assist in analysing and evaluating financial business cases
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners and Head of Financial Reporting & projects for continuous development of the finance function
• Participate in finance/governance change projects, including full project life cycle and delivery of necessary training
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the financial procedures manual
• Identify improvement opportunities and champion process improvements and cost-saving initiatives
• Support Finance Business Partners in the development and execution of corporate planning and budgeting processes
• Communication & business support/engagement
• Build effective cooperation and relationships with departments and external partners
• Work closely with Finance Partners to have a strong awareness of financial and commercial matters within department
• Design and implement improved financial controls and processes

Key skills and experience you’ll ideally have:

• Part Qualified Accountant (with evidence of actively studying and near completion)
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Experience in a financial support team
• Strong technical skills in accounts preparation, budget management, and current accounting regulations
• Knowledge and experience using accounting systems and software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer-focused approach with a history of delivering high standards of performance and customer service
• Ability to work both within a team and on own initiative
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience of managing and delivering financial project objectives

If you’d like to apply or find out more, please get in touch and/or send your CV at the earliest opportunity to fergus.wade@changerecruitmentgroup.com.